Graycen
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Graycen
This inventive spelling of Graycen was among the fastest-risers of the year in 2019. It hit a peak in 2020, and dropped for both genders in 2021.
Graycen for girls#8538 US
Graycen is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Grayson, which was originally an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of Gregory.' This contemporary adaptation transforms the traditionally masculine Grayson into a feminine option through the modified spelling. Graycen began appearing on birth certificates in the early 2000s amid the trend of surname-inspired given names and creative spellings. The name carries associations with the color gray, suggesting elegance and sophistication. While still relatively uncommon, Graycen has been gaining modest traction among parents seeking a name that balances uniqueness with recognizable roots. The gender-neutral quality of the name appeals to families looking for a strong yet feminine choice.
Pronounced GRAY-sun.
As of October 2026, Graycen ranked #4074 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1734 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,325 | 33 | #3,611 | 43 |
| 2015 | #4,113 | 25 | #3,403 | 47 |
| 2016 | #3,557 | 31 | #3,117 | 53 |
| 2017 | #3,029 | 39 | #3,719 | 41 |
| 2018 | #3,325 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #1,818 | 84 | #4,377 | 32 |
| 2020 | #1,734 | 89 | #3,804 | 38 |
| 2021 | #3,203 | 37 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,024 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,146 | 26 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #3,904 | 28 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,074 | 26 | — | 0 |
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